Overview
Graduate of the Materials Science and Engineering program from University of Newcastle with an understanding of how the processing of a material influences its structure, properties and performance, and learn to apply this knowledge to address challenging issues in a variety of fields, including education, vehicles, cosmetics, medicine, pharmacy, petroleum, steel, electronics, information technology, energy and environmental technologies, forensic engineering, and space science.
Career opportunities
Materials science and engineering expertise is in high demand across a range of industries including defence, medical technology, environmental services, catalysis, petrochemical, adsorption and separation, metallurgist, mining and minerals, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, clean fuels, energy technology (solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells) and data analyst (financial and information).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Managing Engineering Projects
- Engineering Complexity
- Materials Synthesis and Processing
- Materials Characterisation Techniques
- Industry Seminar
- Multifunctional Advanced Nanomaterials
- Applications of Nanomaterials: Energy and Environmental
- Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 319 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 0100265
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree (AQF level 7) in a related Science and/or Engineering discipline area will be assessed by the Faculty.
- If admitted into the program, applicants completing the General Pathway may be eligible for up to 40 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) reducing the program to 120 units.
- Applicants completing the Research Specialisation will not be eligible for the 40 units of RPL and must complete the 160 unit program.
- Applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree/Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8), Master Degree (AQF Level 9) in a related Science and/or Engineering discipline area will be assessed by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis. Exact RPL can only be determined on application.
Tuition Fee
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International
43040 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43040 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
32900 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32900 AUD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Newcastle
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.